Obituaries Listing

Jul 11, 2024

Paula Sylvia, age 82 of Berkley passed away at her residence on July 11, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of the late William J. McDonald.

Paula was born in Winthrop, MA, the daughter of the late John and Mary J. (King) Sylvia.

Before retiring, was employed...

Jul 6, 2024

Debbie Butts (Debra Ann Amaral Bradbury Butts), age 72, a lifelong resident of Taunton, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was a loving and devoted wife for 37 years to Michael W. Butts.

In addition to her husband, Debbie is survived by:...

Jul 5, 2024

Erna A. (Woelfle) Vaz, 93, passed away on the afternoon of Friday, July 5, 2024 in Raynham, MA surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her children. Formerly of Taunton, she was the loving wife to the late Antonio C. “Tony” Vaz. She was also predeceased by her parents, Ludwig and Mathilde (Maier) Woelfle, as well as her...

Jul 3, 2024

Keith J. Chandler, age 50, of Taunton, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home in Taunton.

Born in Maryland, Keith was the youngest of two boys born to the late James R. and Kay E. (Vincent)Chandler. Born into a military family, Keith lived in various states growing up such as...

Jul 2, 2024

Nina M. (Healey) Knox, age 70, of Raynham, former longtime resident of Taunton, passed away surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of her dear family on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 2, 2024.

Born in Taunton, Nina was one of three children and the only daughter of the late George J. and Hortense “Carol” (Cabral) Healey....

Jul 2, 2024

Lorraine M. (Moniz) Chappell, age 86, of Taunton, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at her home in Taunton. She was the devoted wife to the late Paul S. Chappell, Sr., who passed away in 2003.

Born in Dighton, she came from a large family as she was one of 12 children born to the late...

Jun 26, 2024

Madeleine C. (Ring) Andrew, age 84 of Rehoboth, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Morton Hospital with her loving family by her side.

She was the beloved wife of 65 years to Gordon “Bud” Andrew.

Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Bette (Cote) Ring.

Before...

Jun 20, 2024

William J. Carrazzo, age 70 of Taunton, passed away on June 20th, 2024 at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth.

He was the beloved husband of Karen (Reynolds) Carrazzo.

Born in Providence, RI, the son of the late Frederick and Ruth (Wood) Carrazzo.

Bill worked in security with Habilitation Assistance Corp. for several years....

Jun 18, 2024

Kenneth P. “Kenny” Rice, age 60, a longtime Raynham resident, died on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Stoughton due to complications from a respiratory illness.

Born in Taunton on November 15, 1963, he was the oldest of three sons born to the late William Rice, Jr. and Barbara (Bombardier) Rice.

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Jun 9, 2024

Hilda (Motta) Duarte, age 97 of Taunton, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2024 at Gulfside Hospice, FL with her loving family by her side.  She was the former wife of the late James Motta who passed in 1975.  She was the daughter of Frank & Louise (Rose) Perry of Faial, Azores (stepmother Beliza Moitoso). She was predeceased by...

Jun 9, 2024

NORTH DIGHTON- Norman J. “Norm” Mendoza, Sr., age 85, of North Dighton, MA, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Morton Hospital in Taunton. He was the devoted husband to the late Olive E. (Pontes) Mendoza.

Born in Fall River, Norm was the only child born to the late Lawrence J. and Lucy (Fisher) Mendoza. He...

Jun 7, 2024

John L. Sabina, Jr., age 77 of Taunton, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Henrietta (Altyn) Sabina. Born in Brockton, John was the son of the late John L. and Leona (Slanda) Sabina, Sr. Before retiring, Mr. Sabina was employed with Pharmerica Pharmacy...

Jun 7, 2024

RAYNHAM- Leonard “Lenny” Vintro, age 93, of Raynham, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, June 7, 2024, at Life Care Center of Raynham. He was the devoted husband for over 60 years to the late Kathleen (Leonard) Vintro, who passed away on April 20, 2020.

Born in East Taunton, Lenny was the fifth...

Jun 5, 2024

TAUNTON- Mary M. (Casquilho) DeMedeiros, age 77, of Taunton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Boston Medical Center in Boston. She was the devoted wife to the late Antonio P. DeMedeiros, who passed away September 10, 2005.

Born in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, she was the eldest of two and the only daughter born...

Jun 4, 2024

Francisco's funeral will be held on Friday , June 14, 2024 at 9:30am followed by a Funeral Service at 10am in the Chapel of the Silva Funeral Home 80 Broadway (at Saint Mary's Square) Taunton. Interment will follow in Mayflower Hill Cemetery, Taunton.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday , June 13, 2024 from 5 to...

Jun 4, 2024

Evangelina (Eva) de Araújo Fernandes Belo Borges, age 84 of Taunton, passed away on June 4, 2024 in the comfort of her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Antonio C. Borges. Eva was born in Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal and moved to Santa Maria (Azores) at 7 years old. She grew...

May 30, 2024

Izilda (DaSilva) DaRosa, age 85 of Taunton, passed away on May 30, 2024 at Regal Care of Taunton.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jorge DaRosa who passed in 2011.

Born in Faial, Azores, the daughter of the late Arnaldo and Felismina (DaSilva) Teixeira.

Izilda ia survived by her loving son...

May 29, 2024

Marie (Liaknickas) Gannon, age 60, of Taunton, passed away on May 29, 2024 at Morton Hospital.

She was the wife of Michael Gannon.

Born in Quincy, MA, Marie was the daughter of the late Frank and Carol (Lee) Liaknickas.

Marie was raised in Stoughton with her three siblings and parents. She attended the...

May 23, 2024

TAUNTON- Abilio E. Amorim, age 71, of Taunton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love, comfort and care of his dear family, in the late evening hours of Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Born in Faial, Azores, Abilio was one of 4 kids born to the late Abilio De Amorim and Maria L. (Filipe) Amorim. He was raised...

May 20, 2024

Rose (Raposa) Souza, age 94, of Rehoboth, passed away in the comfort of her home with her family by her side on Monday morning, May 20, 2024.

She was the beloved wife of the late Jesse R. Souza who passed in 2014.

Born in 1929, Rose was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary...